2005 X Star trailer Trade

[dud77]

Guys, I was trying to trade my galvanized trailer for a black one. I didn't get any takers so I bought a new one. I'm selling my galvanized for $2000 OBO.

[dud77]

I might sell this trailer and buy a new one is it worth $2500? That would be the least I would take.

[Dylan]

As a fellow owner of a galvanized trailer, the only drawback of it is the appearance. Have you considered having yours painted or powdercoated? It might be cheaper than buying a new one.

[dud77]

I have but the estimate I got was $1000. I found a new trailer for $5K and I can just swap my boat from trailer to trailer and not worry about storing it while mine is out for painting. If mine is worth $2500 then I would have $3500 in it. Might as well spend $5K and not have the hassle.

The one big positive if I keep the galvanized is no rust ever.

[Dylan]

I can understand your frustration. My trailer is going on 18 years old, and still looks like it rolled off the assembly line. In my opinion a painted galvanized trailer is one of the ultimate options (Aside from an aluminum trailer). I seriously considered having mine painted a few years ago, but then decided against it for similar reasons to yours.

[dud77]

If mine doesn't sell then I'm painting it for sure over the winter. Maybe so new wheels as well. Might as well go all out.

[Stritt]

I just sold a 2000 205 tandem trailer for $1800 in 2 days on craigslist.....we found it was a better deal to order new from boatmate...all new vs just paint.....fwiw...the cheapest quote I got was $1200 for powdercoat, that did not include stripping the trailer of wiring, breaklines, wheels, bearings, fenders etc.....we decided it was not worth the $ or hassle. Our dealer stored the boat until new trailer was delivered.

[cwarndahl]

dang i wish i would have known. ive been surching for a trailer. i can get a new one for 3500 from the dealer here in texas. granted its the no thrills version. so i have been looking to buy one for 1750 of so. i have a 2001 x-10 if any one hears of one thats no in new york or canada! lol

[gatorboy112]

pm sent

[dud77]

Wow $5K for a trailer that hurts. Looking to sell mine now. What's it worth $2,500?